US Bridges

SR 64 - SR 168 over Alapaha River Overflow

Good

Lanier County, Georgia · App 16 MI E of Nashville · Structure no. 000000017300260

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 - SR 168 over Alapaha River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 64 - SR 168 over Alapaha River Overflow in Lanier County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 64 - SR 168
CrossesAlapaha River Overflow
LocationApp 16 MI E of Nashville
RouteState Highway 64
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15578, -83.0362
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 64 - SR 168 over Alapaha River Overflow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64 - SR 168 over Alapaha River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 64 - SR 168 over Alapaha River Overflow carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 - SR 168 over Alapaha River Overflow?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 - SR 168 over Alapaha River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.